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Active weekend: Run & Walk & Ride - Fundraiser for a New Community Garden

Join from anywhere! Get moving during early May bank holiday weekend, win prizes, have fun and support a local community garden.
Camberwell Fair Artist in Residence Programme

Camberwell Fair is looking for twelve emerging artists who want to take part in an exciting new Artists in Residence programme. Deadline: 30th April at 5pm.
A guide to formal and informal volunteering

This guide outlines the distinction between formal and informal volunteering activities, along with some examples of both.
Building an inclusive space for volunteers

Focusing on inclusivity within all aspects of your organisation, including volunteers, will allow you to better reflect the communities you serve, making better and more effective strategic decisions.

What are the different committees, and what do they do?

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What is the empowering communities programme?

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What’s the council’s process when making a decision?

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What is the council’s process when procuring a service?

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Who are the different Cabinet members?

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What does Southwark’s Mayor do?

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COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark - (updated 24 Feb)
Community Researchers Wanted for Paid Local StreetSpace Project with Southwark Council

Southwark Council are working with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity to deliver trial street changes in three neighbourhoods in Southwark. They are offering community researchers £1,000 for a 10-12 hour commitment per week for roughly 3 months.
Volunteering During a Lockdown

Find out how you can volunteer in Southwark, and help your community get through this lockdown.
New London Community Response Fund: Launching 14 Jan

New funding from the London Community Response is launching on 14 January.
National Lockdown Response Survey

In wake of England's third national lockdown, we wanted to reach out to the VCS to hear what support you need at this time.
Thank you for coming to our Community Southwark AGM!

Yesterday we held our Community Southwark AGM, a big thank you to all of you who joined us.
New projects coming to Southwark

Find out where the funds raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy are going to be spent.
Community Southwark volunteer roles

See all our Community Southwark volunteer roles here:
Are you in private rented housing? Find out the support available from Southwark Council's Private Rented Sector Team.

If you are a renting privately, or often supporting people who do, please see information below.
Book an advice appointment

Our volunteering advice service helps will help you to find your perfect volunteering opportunity!